Lebanon's Fate Hangs in the Balance as Hezbollah Considers Joining Israel-Hamas War

Lebanon, already on the verge of collapse due to economic and political crises, faces the risk of being drawn into the escalating war between Israel and Hamas. Hezbollah, the powerful Shiite militant group in Lebanon, has been preparing to join the conflict and has launched attacks on Israeli targets. The decision of whether Hezbollah fully engages in the war will determine if its priority is the well-being of Lebanon or acting as a proxy for Iran. Lebanon has a long history of being affected by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and a war with Israel could lead to further devastation and loss of life in the region. The Lebanese government has limited power in deciding whether the country goes to war, as the ultimate decision rests with Hezbollah and Iran.